Trickle Down Economics and Pigskin Prognostication 2010
Week 1: San Jose State at Alabama
Each year, as the dog days of summer dwindle down and the flavor of the air begins to turn earthy and brisk, the warriors of the gridiron emerge from their nine month hibernation to do battle. On college campuses across the country dormant stadiums erupt to life in a tumult of color and cacophony signaling the start of another football season. September 4th 2010 is one such date, and Bryant Denney Stadium on the campus of the University of Alabama is one such place. On September 4th, the Spartans of SJSU fly into town to face off against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.
On Saturday, September 4th, 2010, the University of Alabama will begin its quest to recapture the magic from a season ago, and become the first repeat national champion in fifteen years. SJSU will be well compensated for their trip.
HOOVER, Ala. -- Nick Saban didn't pull punches Wednesday when discussing the improper contact with athletes by unscrupulous agents, comparing their behavior to that of a "pimp."
The Alabama coach was upset about the rash of recent agent-related incidents that have resulted in NCAA investigations at several Southeastern Conference schools.
"I don't think it's anything but greed that's creating it right now on behalf of the agents," Saban said in a rant at the Southeastern Conference media days. "The agents that do this -- and I hate to say this, but how are they any better than a pimp?
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